Annalisa Prato and Deuel Drake Claim Victory at the 2026 L’Étape Piemonte
The 2026 edition of L’Étape Piemonte by Tour de France delivered a spectacular day of racing across the Cuneo Alps, with Annalisa Prato (OM.CC) and Deuel Drake (USA) taking commanding victories in the Granfondo events. More than a thousand riders from across Europe and beyond tackled the challenging course, featuring the Madonna del Colletto and the brutal Colle delle Goderie.

Drake Dominates Men’s Granfondo
American rider Deuel Drake produced a breakthrough performance, winning the men’s Granfondo in 3:59:51 — the only rider to break the four-hour barrier. Behind him, Italy’s Fabio Lanzone (OM.CC) and Russia’s Aidar Zakarin (Agios Mnason) completed the podium after a hard-fought chase.

Prato Extends OM.CC Dominance in Women’s Granfondo
Annalisa Prato (OM.CC) delivered a decisive victory in the women’s Granfondo, finishing in 4:30:08 and extending OM.CC’s strong early-season form. Iride Bertone (Roero Speed Bike) and France’s Celine Lepecheur rounded out the podium.
2026 L’Étape Piemonte 2026 Granfondo Top 10 Women
1 Annalisa Prato, OM.CC, ITA, 4:30:08, —
2 Iride Bertone, Roero Speed Bike, ITA, 5:02:30, +32:22
3 Celine Lepecheur, —, FRA, 5:12:20, +42:12
4 Alice Marletti, Polito Cycling ASD, ITA, 5:25:36, +55:28
5 Paola Martinale, OM.CC SSD ARL, ITA, 5:27:24, +57:16
6 Elisabetta Debernardi, ASD Rodman Team, ITA, 5:42:18, +1:12:10
7 Maria Orlando, GS Passatore, ITA, 5:53:36, +1:23:28
8 Alessia Mira, —, ITA, 5:59:46, +1:29:38
9 Jessica Eustace, Tessera Giornaliera, FRA, 6:07:10, +1:37:02

Borella Leads OM.CC Sweep in Mediofondo Men
The Mediofondo saw Federico Borella (OM.CC) take a confident win in 3:03:32, with Alberto Merli and Gabriele Novaira completing the top three. OM.CC once again showed depth, placing four riders inside the top six.
2026 L’Étape Piemonte Mediofondo Top 10 Men
Federico Borella, OM.CC, ITA, 3:03:32, —
Alberto Merli, ASD Team Joule, ITA, 3:12:58, +9:26
Gabriele Novaira, OM.CC, ITA, 3:16:11, +12:39
Andrea Tibald, Team Marchisio Bici, ITA, 3:17:02, +13:30
Simone Bounous, OM.CC, ITA, 3:18:01, +14:29
Mattia Magnaldi, OM.CC, ITA, 3:18:25, +14:53
Stefano Prandi, Bicistore Cycling Team Carcare, ITA, 3:18:41, +15:08
Andrea Cismondi, Cicli Pepino, ITA, 3:18:46, +15:14
Henry Griffiths, Tessera Giornaliera, GBR, 3:19:06, +15:34
Riccardo Bacchetta, ASD Swatt Club, ITA, 3:21:02, +17:30
Ceoloni Takes Commanding Win in Mediofondo Women
Anna Ceoloni (OM.CC) added another victory for the team, winning the Mediofondo women’s race in 3:29:59. Rebecca Zauli and Simona Svaicari completed the podium after a competitive chase.
2026 L’Étape Piemonte Mediofondo Top 10 Women
1. CEOLONI ANNA, OM.CC, ITA, 3:29:59, —
2. ZAULI REBECCA, Roero Speed Bike, ITA, 3:44:41, +14:42
3. SVAICARI SIMONA, Team Garda Matergia, ITA, 4:03:47, +33:48
4. JECKELMANN CLARISSE, Tessera Giornaliera, SUI, 4:08:19, +38:20
5. VIGLIANO ANTONELLA, ASD Jolly Europrestige, ITA, 4:11:42, +41:43
6. PULLANO FRANCESCA, SC Pedale Galbiatese ASD, ITA, 4:16:53, +46:54
7. FRANCHINO MARIANNA, GS Passatore, ITA, 4:18:10, +48:11
8. SEMERIA ELEONORA, Team PiùSport, ITA, 4:18:18, +48:19
9. BRACCO SARA, Tessera Giornaliera, ITA, 4:21:39, +51:40
10. DUTTO ANNA, GS Passatore, ITA, 4:22:15, +52:16
Link to 2026 L’Étape Piemonte Results: https://www.endu.net/en/events/etape-entracque/results


